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35 Smaller Reasons to Stay

Because sometimes the big ones are too overwhelming.

Kaleigh Knight
Sep 18, 2019
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35 Smaller Reasons to Stay

As I sit here writing this wondering the same things you're wondering, I hope this helps in any small way it can. I wanted to find small reasons to stay because people always talk about how happy you'll be once you beat depression or once all your issues are solved. It's hard to think about those things being a reality though because you don't even want to be here that long. So in case you are in need, here are some smaller reasons you should stay:

  1. A hug from your favorite person
  2. The warmth of the sun after a cold winter
  3. The excitement before a holiday/vacation
  4. The proud feeling you get after doing great on a test
  5. A cool breeze on a hot summer day
  6. Hearing the words "I love you"
  7. Getting a letter or postcard from your friends + family
  8. Late-night drives with the windows down in the summer
  9. Snowball fights
  10. Icees
  11. The thought where you can help people with your story
  12. The thrill of concerts
  13. The happiness and sense of belonging you feel on your wedding day
  14. The pure joy of seeing your first child
  15. Eating your favorite food
  16. Genuine smiles
  17. Someone always cares about you
  18. You not being here will affect more people than you think
  19. Your favorite smell
  20. Your favorite pet being with you
  21. Things really do get better, trust me I've been there
  22. A good book
  23. Your favorite childhood song
  24. Your favorite TV show you've watched one too many times
  25. Road trips and plane rides
  26. Rainbows
  27. Calm before the storm
  28. Making snow angels and snowmen
  29. Cuddles
  30. Reunions with old friends
  31. Laughing so hard that your stomach hurts
  32. Sunrises and sunsets
  33. Good morning and goodnight texts
  34. Finding your people
  35. Helping other people find reasons to stay
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